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Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Islamabad for US-Iran peace talks

Trump says his representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are travelling to Pakistan for peace negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, after issuing a sharp warning to Tehran, placing Pakistan at the centre of a fast-moving diplomatic showdown.
International

Islamabad locks down as Trump hints at high-stakes Iran deal

Pakistan’s capital region moved into an unusual state of alert after hotels were reportedly cleared, transport was suspended in Rawalpindi and security tightened across key routes, sharpening speculation that Islamabad could soon host another major diplomatic push tied to the US-Iran crisis.
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Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators home amid Israeli threat fears

After the Islamabad Talks, Pakistan reportedly launched a major air operation to escort Iran’s negotiators home amidst an Israeli terror threat, reflecting both the danger hanging over the diplomatic track and Islamabad’s increasingly central role in trying to keep dialogue alive.
International

Turkish parliamentarian calls for Pakistan to join Turkic States bloc

Ali Şahin, a prominent Turkish parliamentarian, has called for Pakistan to become a full member of the Organization of Turkic States, saying centuries of cultural links and growing geopolitical cooperation have created a bond deeper than ordinary diplomacy.
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Ishaq Dar blames India for regional paralysis as Pakistan advances alternative ties

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said India has remained the principal obstacle to regional cooperation, as Pakistan steps up efforts to build alternative links through travel, trade and tourism while calling for dialogue from Kashmir to Palestine.
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Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

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Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد سے رابطہ، سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت

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وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد محمد بن سلمان سے ٹیلیفونک رابطہ۔ بحیرۂ احمر میں سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت، پاکستان کا سعودی عرب کے ساتھ مکمل یکجہتی کا اعادہ۔ فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر اور پوری پاکستانی قوم اس نازک وقت میں سعودی قیادت اور برادر عوام کے ساتھ مضبوطی سے کھڑے ہیں۔

Pakistan requests $10bn US exchange stabilisation facility, Reuters

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Pakistan has formally requested a rare $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility from the United States, according to Reuters. The proposed arrangement could strengthen the country's foreign exchange reserves, support the rupee and mark a significant step forward in bilateral economic relations.

پاکستان نے امریکا سے 10 ارب ڈالرز کی ایکسچینج سٹیبلائزیشن فیسیلٹی کی درخواست کر دی، روئٹرز

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پاکستان کی امریکا سے 10 ارب ڈالرز ایکسچینج سٹیبلائزیشن فیسلٹی کی درخواست، ایران جنگ میں مذاکراتی کردار سے سفارتی اہمیت بڑھنے کے بعد اسلام آباد اقتصادی تعاون کا خواہاں۔ زرمبادلہ کے ذخائر مضبوط ہونگے، روپے پر دباؤ اور مالیاتی اداروں پر انحصار کم ہوگا۔

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